scraper

[skrey-per]

noun

1. a person or thing that scrapes.

2. any of various tools or utensils for scraping. scraping.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scraper¹

First recorded in 1545–55; scrape + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The next step is to clear any snow with a soft brush, before using a scraper and liquid de-icer.

From BBC

"My favorite tool to 'chop' down butter for baking is my metal bench scraper."

From Salon

“There could be 10 to 12 layers of paint and then I destroy a lot of it with knives and scrapers,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times

Then use a heat gun on the old paint and peel away as much as you can with a metal paint scraper.

From Seattle Times

The small, delicate nests are carefully harvested with a specialized tool similar to a paint scraper and then cleaned.

From New York Times